Recent content by PBbrew2

I’m in too, Thnx Delta!!

Hey Dailey, when I upgraded to electric BIAB I got the Jaded specifically for my set up. It works great and cools quicker than anything I've used before or after. I got the King Cobra and couldn't be happier with the investment. I too had concerns about the element so I built a small "stand"...

+5.5 light lager +5.5 cream ale +5.5 cream ale +5.5 SMASH ale Total 18603

Despite the 100's of great brews you've made in the last 20 years u still remember comments like "tastes like vegetable soup" or "hmmmm, kind of nutty" from your first few batches. No more vegetable soup!!!!!

Not a "beta-tester", so no bias here. Purchased a King Cobra recently and despite the price and wait time (3 weeks to ship) couldn't be more impressed with the performance. I live in SE Louisiana (gulf coast) and the tap temps right now are 80+. I have never been satisfied with any IC prior...

Oh man, sorry, just realized this thread was under "looking to buy"....yea, I agree I don't see anyone selling a used one, but you never know. Just brewed again today (6+gal batch) and was blown away how fast it chills. I got below 140 in under 3 mins with good old SE Louisiana's tap water...

Just bought one, one word, awesome. Okay, now for the details. When I ordered 3-4 weeks ago, I got an email saying that it might take 4-6 weeks to build. I wasn't so happy about that, but like most things that are this high end (like the services of a good welder), time is part of the overall...

You won't regret it.

I would recommend the 15 gal pot. Like you, I have only ever done "5 gallon" batches, which typically are closer to 6 than 5 because of the 6.5 Fermenters I use. I have used 4 or 5 different pots in my years of brewing, all under 10 gallons and ALWAYS worried about boiling over. Now, in my...

Zgja, totally love the controller, I did a few test runs and the temps are held within a degree while recirculating. I had an EBCII for about three years and absolutely loved it. Dave has always been great to work with.

I'm having a custom SS basket made by Utah Bio Diesel. The diameter will be 12.5" with plenty of clearance. The pics are a little deceptive, that barb really doesn't stick out that far. In fact, it's the 2" temp probe that causes the biggest clearance issue.

More pics of hot pod and inside of kettle. Good luck.

Here's a pic, still waiting on the SS mesh bag (UtahBioDiesel) but so far no leaks and the 5500 get it to boil really fast.

I just upgraded my rig so perhaps my experience will assist: Addressing your kettle choice; If you are going EBIAB then I don't see a reason to spend the extra money for the tri-clad bottom (1316). And, while the 1064 has a spigot and the calibrated marks, I would actually recommend the...

6 hours on the smoke, then finish out the the other 18 hours in my oversized crockpot. (I know, it's cheating, but I swear it's better this way!) The smell in the house always drives my dogs crazy!